Who do you want to see Wlad face next?

I expect Wlad to be back in the ring in about three months after this lackluster performance.

I'd have to go with Chagaev even though it could be an ugly fight like this one since Chagaev is another smallish, awkard lefty. Chagaev was in attendance so maybe the Krasniqi talk was just that, talk. Additionally, K2 have already contacted Kohl about Wlad-Chagaev. Imo, unification is more important than looking good. Mandatory Povetkin would be my next choice but he's taking some time off. Good styles clash here and would be exciting as long as it lasted. Third, might as well get rid of mandatory Tony Thompson, which would be as competitive and exciting as Austin was.

I think these are the only logical and available choices at this point. Big names like Rahman, Toney, Golota just offer nothing competitive. Unfortunately, I think he'll end up with Thompson. Thoughts?

 

I don't really think that's an issue that would prevent a fight. Klit didnt look good but he dominated Sultan. Chagaev, imo is very comparable to Sultan. Some small differences w/Chagaev: A bit more powerful, less movement, lacks a right hand, slightly more active. I think it would be more tv friendly since Ruslan would be in front of Wlad more.

 

really? i thought he was a bit stationary against valuev and virchis. He moved a lot early against valuev but seemed to gas the last 4 rounds. He countered with his left over Valuev's weak and pawing jab. He really has no power right hand either. Seems like he is more predictable but hey what do i know. I thought Wlad was going to decapitate Sultan.

 

I'd like to see this fight too but unfortunately, it's not gonna happen anytime soon. He is Chagaev's mandatory and will wait for his title shot. Now, Chagaev could bypass him and fight Wlad. It may be the best fight out there but won't be Wlad's next fight. Wlad will fight in the next three or four months.

Why retire right after unifiying? He's got more than 2 fights left in him. Do you happen to vote the last option :hey